Time is always a factor for health providers, and Pharmacists are no exception. When time is tight during the patient encounter, education can feel rushed, or rote. Yet when there’s little time, it’s especially important to be thoughtful and strategic about education. In an interview for “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication,” Dr. Paul Ranelli […]
Health Communication Partners turns 2: Highlights and surprises from our 2nd year
It’s the second anniversary of HealthCommunicationPartners.com. We’ve been celebrating in a few different ways, and today I wanted to write to you. This is because so much has happened in Year 2, thanks largely to you! So I want to share some highlights, some surprises…and some exciting announcements as we begin Year 3. Highlights Hearing your […]
Infographic: 5 Interprofessional Communication Tips
Communicating well with professionals in and beyond your usual sphere is an important topic. And it’s close to my heart. Like many of you, I do it every day. Last week, I was in New York City. I’d been invited back to Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and the Region 2 Public Health Training […]
Curious about your communication? 5 quick ways to self-assess
I’ve recently taught three classes about communication in healthcare. They were for different groups – physicians, clinical and clerical staff, and public health. Yet there was one consistent challenge across all participants: stopping to take a good, clear look at their own communication. Today, I thought I’d ask you a question I asked in my […]
Addressing Implicit Bias Audiobook Bundle
There are subtle ways our everyday language can unintentionally disadvantage certain social or cultural groups. What’s more, ordinary institutional policies and practices can unwittingly reflect bias. But there are research-based steps you can take, right now. Addressing Implicit Bias Audiobook Bundle Based in decades of research on bias in language and policy, these materials […]
It’s the 50th episode of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication
Thank you, everyone! It’s our 50th episode today! Without you, we would not have gotten here. You may know I co-produce the “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” series with my brother Joe. What you might not know is why we do this, and what goes into it. A while back, I asked Joe what […]
